Founded in 1893 and educating 1,975 students, Harker is the largest independent school of its kind in California. We have beautiful, expansive San Jose campuses specifically designed for each of our three divisions - lower, middle and upper - where our students enjoy outstanding facilities, leading-edge technology and inspiring faculty who help them become the best they can be.
SUMMER
Strong academics and rich and varied activities are hallmarks of a Harker summer. Join us and have a seriously smart summer at Harker!
KINDERGARTEN: SUMMER CAMP PLUS KINDERCAMP
KinderCampers have their own special academic schedule designed to prepare them for entering kindergarten classes in the fall. Familiar faces and secure surroundings are high priorities in our efforts to promote socialization skills and to build confidence.
GRADES 1-5: SUMMER CAMP PLUS
Our Summer Camp Plus provides an engaging, enriching academic environment alongside a variety of afternoon activity program options.
GRADES 6-8: SUMMER INSTITUTE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Morning and afternoon options allow students to focus on favorite academic subjects and sports activities.
GRADES 9-12: SUMMER INSTITUTE UPPER SCHOOL
Our Summer Institute allows students to choose from a variety of academic options, including rigorous for-credit high school courses and non-credit opportunities for enrichment and growth.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
We offer special programs for international students interested in improving their English speaking and writing skills. International students often attend Harker's English Language Institute to prepare for an American boarding school or an international school. Students of all levels, beginning to highly advanced, are accepted and placed in a class designed to meet their individual needs.
SPEECH & DEBATE
The summer speech and debate program is designed to help students going into grades 6-10 prepare for competitive public forum, Lincoln-Douglas and congressional debate, or speech events supported by the National Speech and Debate Association.
SUMMER @ THE CONSERVATORY
Summer @ The Conservatory brings together the very best Bay Area educators to help students develop skills through a variety of acting classes, workshops, master classes and performances.
SWIM SCHOOL
Harker’s Swim School provides both children and adults of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to learn, refine and extend their swimming abilities from knowledgeable instructors at our beautiful aquatic center.
SUMMER STAFF
Outstanding faculty and staff are one of the hallmarks of The Harker School. All staff are carefully selected to provide a positive experience for the students, and in turn, the students provide inspiration and enrichment to those who teach them. Explore what it’s like to be a part of the Harker family.
TEACHING
We are always looking to add talented, qualified and inspired individuals to our Harker team. Harker is in the human potential business. Our mission is to bring out the best in our wonderful students in the academic, extracurricular and personal domains. Our teachers' deep knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, their subject matter inspires our students to discover their passions, both in and outside of the classroom. Our teachers love their jobs! Harker is a vibrant place where hundreds of student activities and events, social gatherings and renowned guest speakers foster a global perspective and form strong community bonds. It is where friends for life are made. We would love for you to join us!
